Insert Resources

All supported Insert resources are presented in this section:

MfgRoundInsert (Round Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgRoundInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)
Type: String
Possible values:
ANSI
ISO
NoCode
Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DESC_CODE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)
Type: Real
Specifies the nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RADIUS.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.
MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)
Type: Real
Defines the clearance angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)
Type: Real
Specifies the life time of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_LIFE_TIME.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.

MfgGrooveInsert (Groove Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgGrooveInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_GROOVE_TYPE (Type)
Type: String
Possible values:
CUTOFF (Cut Off)
GROOVE (Groove)
Specifies the grooving capability of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_GROOVE_TYPE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_INSERT_HEIGH (Height : l)
Type: Real
Specifies the height of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_HEIGH.
MFG_INSERT_WIDTH (Insert width : la)
Type: Real
Defines the insert width. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_WIDTH.
MFG_BOTTOM_ANGLE (Bottom angle)
Type: Real
Specifies the bottom angle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_BOTTOM_ANGLE.
MFG_FLANK_ANG_1 (Left flank angle)
Type: Real
Specifies the left flank angle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_FLANK_ANG_1.
MFG_FLANK_ANG_2 (Right flank angle)
Type: Real
Specifies the right flank angle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_FLANK_ANG_2.
MFG_NOSE_RAD_1 (Left nose radius : r1)
Type: Real
Specifies the left nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RAD_1.
MFG_NOSE_RAD_2 (Right nose radius : r2)
Type: Real
Specifies the right nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RAD_2.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.
MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)
Type: Real
Defines the clearance angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_CUT_LENGTH (Cutting length : Lc)
Type: Real
Defines the effective cutting length available on the tool's active part. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CUT_LENGTH.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.

MfgThreadInsert (Thread Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgThreadInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_MACH_TYPE (Machining type)
Type: String
Possible values:
MfgExternal
MfgInternal
Specifies internal or external machining type. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_TYPE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_THREAD_PROF (Thread profile)
Type: String
Possible values:
MfgTrapezoidal
MfgISO
MfgUNC
MfgGaz
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the thread profile of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_THREAD_PROF.
MFG_THREAD_DEF (Thread definition)
Type: String
Possible values:
MfgPitch
MfgThreadPerInch
Specifies the thread definition of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_THREAD_DEF.
MFG_PITCH_OF_THREAD (Pitch of thread)
Type: Real
Describes the thread pitch. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_PITCH_OF_THREAD.
MFG_PITCH_NUMBER (Pitch)
Type: Real
Specifies the pitch number of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_PITCH_NUMBER.
MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)
Type: Real
Defines the cutting edge length of an insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_LGTH.
MFG_THREAD_ANGLE (Thread angle)
Type: Real
Specifies the thread angle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_THREAD_ANGLE.
MFG_HAND_STYLE (Hand style)
Type: String
Possible values:
RIGHT_HAND (Right hand)
LEFT_HAND (Left hand)
NEUTRAL
Defines the tool's hand style. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HAND_STYLE with possible value RIGHT_HAND, LEFT_HAND or NEUTRAL.
MFG_TOOTH_X (Tooth X)
Type: Real
Specifies the X position of end of the insert tooth. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOTH_X.
MFG_TOOTH_Z (Tooth Z)
Type: Real
Specifies the Z position of end of the insert tooth. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOTH_Z.
MFG_TOOTH_H (Tooth Y)
Type: Real
Specifies the height of the insert tooth. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOTH_H.
MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)
Type: Real
Specifies the nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RADIUS.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)
Type: Real
Specifies the life time of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_LIFE_TIME.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.

MfgDiamondInsert (Diamond Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgDiamondInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)
Type: String
Possible values:
ANSI
ISO
NoCode
Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DESC_CODE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)
Type: Real
Specifies the nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RADIUS.
MFG_INSERT_ANGLE (Insert angle : a)
Type: Real
Defines the angle of the insert mounted on the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_ANGLE.
MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)
Type: Real
Defines the cutting edge length of an insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_LGTH.
MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.
MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)
Type: Real
Defines the clearance angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)
Type: Real
Specifies the life time of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_LIFE_TIME.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.

MfgSquareInsert (Square Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgSquareInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)
Type: String
Possible values:
ANSI
ISO
NoCode
Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DESC_CODE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)
Type: Real
Specifies the nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RADIUS.
MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)
Type: Real
Defines the cutting edge length of an insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_LGTH.
MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.
MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)
Type: Real
Defines the clearance angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)
Type: Real
Specifies the life time of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_LIFE_TIME.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.

MfgTriangularInsert (Triangular Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgTriangularInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)
Type: String
Possible values:
ANSI
ISO
NoCode
Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DESC_CODE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)
Type: Real
Specifies the nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RADIUS.
MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)
Type: Real
Defines the cutting edge length of an insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_LGTH.
MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.
MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)
Type: Real
Defines the clearance angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)
Type: Real
Specifies the life time of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_LIFE_TIME.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.

MfgTrigonInsert (Trigon Insert)

Description

Describes the MfgTrigonInsert resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_DESC_CODE (Description code)
Type: String
Possible values:
ANSI
ISO
NoCode
Defines the Description code: ISO or ANSI. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DESC_CODE.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the insert shape and have an impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NOSE_RADIUS (Nose radius : r)
Type: Real
Specifies the nose radius of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NOSE_RADIUS.
MFG_INSERT_LGTH (Insert length : l)
Type: Real
Defines the cutting edge length of an insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_LGTH.
MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM (Inscribed diameter : iC)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter of the inscribed circle of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM.
MFG_INSERT_THICK (Thickness)
Type: Real
Specifies the thickness of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_THICK.
MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE (Clearance angle)
Type: Real
Defines the clearance angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CLEAR_ANGLE.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_MACH_QUALITY (Machining quality)
Type: String
Possible values:
ROUGH (Rough)
FINISH (Finish)
EITHER (Either)
Defines the tool's ability to machine in roughing or finishing mode. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_MACH_QUALITY with possible value ROUGH, FINISH or EITHER.
MFG_INSERT_MAT (Material)
Type: String
Possible values:
COATED_CARBIDE (Coated carbide)
CERMETS (Cermets)
CERAMICS (Ceramics)
CUBIDE_BORON_NITRIDE (Cubide Boron Nitride)
OTHER (Other)
Specifies the material of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_INSERT_MAT.
MFG_LIFE_TIME (Life time)
Type: Real
Specifies the life time of the insert. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_LIFE_TIME.

Cutting Conditions Attributes

These attributes are used for feeds and speeds computation on the operation.

MFG_VC_FINISH (Finishing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_FINISH.
MFG_SZ_FINISH (Finishing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Finishing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_FINISH.
MFG_VC_ROUGH (Roughing cutting speed)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing cutting speed of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_VC_ROUGH.
MFG_SZ_ROUGH (Roughing feedrate per tooth)
Type: Real
Defines the Roughing feedrate per tooth of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_SZ_ROUGH.